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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Sergei Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, in Moscow on June 17, 2025. — Reuters
ST. PETERSBURG: President Vladimir Putin declined to address the allegations that Israel and the United States might attempt to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
He remarked that the people of Iran are united in supporting their leadership in Tehran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly suggested that military actions by Israel could lead to a regime change in Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned on Tuesday that the U.S. was aware of Khamenei’s location but would not assassinate him "for now."
When asked how he would respond if Israel succeeded in killing Khamenei with U.S. backing, Putin stated, “I don’t even want to contemplate that possibility. I really don’t.”
When pressed further, he acknowledged he was aware of the comments regarding Khamenei’s potential assassination but reiterated his unwillingness to discuss the matter.
“We observe that in Iran, despite the complexities of the internal political landscape, there is a unification of society around the current political leadership,” Putin told leading editors from news agencies in St. Petersburg.
He emphasized the need for all parties to seek an end to hostilities that would respect Iran’s rights to peaceful nuclear energy while also ensuring Israel’s security as a Jewish state.
Putin’s remarks came as Trump left the world speculating about whether the U.S. would support Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities, while many residents of Tehran fled the city in response to the ongoing airstrikes.
He indicated that he had been in communication with both Trump and Netanyahu and had shared Moscow’s proposals for resolving the conflict while ensuring Iran’s access to civil nuclear technology.
Iranian Nuclear Facilities
When questioned about the potential for regime change in Iran, Putin remarked that before pursuing such a course, it’s crucial to consider whether the primary goals are genuinely being fulfilled.
He noted that Iran’s underground uranium enrichment sites remain unscathed.
"These underground facilities are intact and have not been affected," Putin stated.
“It seems wise for everyone involved to pursue methods to end the conflict and find agreements that satisfy all sides,” he continued. “In my opinion, a resolution can indeed be found.”
When asked if Russia would supply Iran with modern weaponry for defense against Israeli airstrikes, Putin clarified that the strategic partnership agreement with Tehran, signed in January, does not include military assistance and that Iran has not formally requested such aid.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also urged the United States to refrain from attacking Iran, warning that any such actions would significantly destabilize the Middle East.
A spokeswoman from the Russian Foreign Ministry cautioned that Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites could lead to a catastrophic nuclear incident.
Putin assured that Israel had guaranteed Moscow that Russian experts involved in the construction of two new reactors at the Bushehr nuclear power station in Iran would not be harmed by any airstrikes.
He emphasized Moscow’s strong relationship with Iran and its capacity to protect Tehran’s interests in the realm of nuclear energy.
Russia has proposed to take Iran’s enriched uranium and provide it with nuclear fuel for its civilian energy projects.
"Ensuring Iran’s interests in peaceful nuclear energy while also addressing Israel’s security concerns is certainly feasible," Putin affirmed. "We have laid out these ideas to our counterparts in the U.S., Israel, and Iran."
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